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R248 JWT

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,156 mi
Last recorded101,156 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 JWT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 101,156 miles

both front drive shaft gators badly perished.

both number plates discoloring.

different size tyres front to back.

front brake pads low.

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm limit is 1.6mm.

offside front tyre on 2.5mm worn smooth on inner.

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm/perished.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 94,045 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Jul 2008 94,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Jul 2007 86,176 miles

Advise front brake pads worn low and could do with replacing !

Advise play in nearside front lower balljoint !

Advise rear suspension crossmember corroded !

Advise slight damage to front screen in zone A !

Advise slight play in front and nearside rear antiroll bar links !

Pass 24 Jul 2006 80,728 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
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R248 JWT is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 87,911 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R248 JWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R248 JWT registered?

R248 JWT is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R248 JWT safe to buy?

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